Grunin Center Music Practice Room Renovation (GC)

Ocean County College (the College) has determined that new music practice rooms are required in the Grunin Center Building #11. The Grunin Center building houses the College's arts programs and includes musical and theatrical performance and training spaces. The renovated space will become the designated area where students can practice their instruments during typical operating hours throughout the week. The main project area is approximately 4,500 GSF and is an isolated section of the building that currently houses unoccupied office space renovated in 2007. The project includes the construction of practice rooms, installation of acoustical ceilings and floors, upgraded lighting, interior HVAC units, new roofing and new interior finishes. Bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, payable unconditionally to the owner. When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain Power of Attorney for full amount of Bid Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the owner. The check or bond of the unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-25.18. The check or bond of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be retained until a contract is executed and the required performance bond or other security is submitted. The check or bond of the successful bidder shall be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-25.18. Bidder shall simultaneously with the delivery of the executed contract, submit an executed bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the acceptable bid as security for the faithful performance of this contract. The performance bond provided shall not be released until final acceptance of the whole work and then only if any liens or claims have been satisfied. The surety on such bond or bonds shall be a duly authorized surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17:31-5. Bidder shall with the delivery of the performance bond submit an executed payment bond to guarantee payment to laborers and suppliers for the labor and material used in the work performed under the contract. Failure to submit a LABOR AND MATERIAL (PAYMENT) BOND with C. PERFORMANCE BOND shall be cause for declaring the contract null and void. Upon acceptance of the work by the owner, the contractor shall submit a maintenance bond (N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-25.17) in an amount not to exceed 10% of the project costs guaranteeing against defective quality of work or materials for the period of: 2years BIDDER Questions Deadline - 10/06/2023 by 3:00 p.m. Request for Information (RFI) Response - 10/12/2023 Board of Trustees Approval - November 9, 2023 Notice of Award (letter) - November 13, 2023 Receipt (by Owner) of signed AIA contracts and bonds no later than - November 20, 2023 Execute Contract, Notice to Proceed, and PO issued - November 24, 2023 Issue Permit Applications to Toms River Bldg. Dept. - November 24, 2023 Issue Submittals for Review & Approval - November 28, 2023 Submittals Reviewed & Returned - December 5, 2023 Receive Construction Permits - December 22, 2023 Mobilize to Site - January 8, 2024 Construction Complete - August 9, 2024

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Construction Facilities, Field Offices and Sheds, Sanitary Facilities, Construction Aids, Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Structural Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Buildings, Steel Joist Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Sheet Metal Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers, Built-Up Bituminous Roofing, Flashing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Frames, Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Special Function Doors, Cold Storage Doors, Panel Doors, Sectional Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Sliding Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting and Coating, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Site Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.